COURSE OVERVIEW
There are endless opportunities in the international hospitality industry spanning everything from catering and tourism to events, hotel management and so much more.
And much of the knowledge, skills and operational experience gained on the BSc (Hons) International Hospitality Business Management degree can pave the way for a career in business, marketing, human resource management or finance.
You’ll start preparing for your career on day one. During induction week, you’ll learn about the exciting opportunities ahead. Placements, volunteering, events – there are lots of ways to make your CV stand out if you’re prepared to make the most of them.
Our industry partners are with you every step of the way; which has never been so important given the challenges the industry has faced during the global pandemic. You’ll learn first hand how the industry is changing, adapting and overcoming obstacles, from managers and alumni in the know, and in real-time.
Our Hospitality Forum Series, in partnership with Manchester Hoteliers Association, is one example of how we are responding to the impact of COVID-19. Through a series of interactive digital events, we aim to gain an understanding of exactly what impact COVID-19 is having on hospitality, what hoteliers are dealing with at this time and how they will overcome it. Our students are following the journey with the industry and can appreciate how resilient hospitality is.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- Triple accredited – our business school holds the globally recognised trio of accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA, placing us among the best business schools in the world.
- Hotel mentorship scheme - open to final year students, you'll get the opportunity to be mentored by general managers from Manchester’s best hotels. Expand your networks, and gain a unique insight from those at the sharp end of the hotel industry.
- Test your skills - take part in competitions including the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) awards and the HOTS (Hotel, Operations, Tactics and Strategy) competition where you’ll manage a virtual business.
- Enhance your employability – activities include internships, volunteering or learning a new language. With our award-winning ‘Rise at Manchester Met’ programme you can gain extra academic credits towards your degree.
- Engage on an international level - take advantage of our international links with organisations like American Hotel Academy (Romania) or International Management Institute (Switzerland).
- Supporting you in person and online - student support initiatives including drop-in sessions, lecture recordings and dedicated support, both on and offline.
COURSE INFORMATION
Opportunities in Manchester and beyond
We’ve packed our programme with valuable experiences to add to your portfolio, such as the opportunity to take part in a competition in your second year, with the winners attending the EMCup in Maastricht to compete against hospitality students from 40 European universities.
Our industry partners regularly give talks, either in person or digitally, and look for students to work with them at events or on placement. Previous students have shadowed the event coordinator for a 600-person ball at The Kimpton Clocktower Hotel and worked with the HR team at Hotel Gotham. The only limit is how much time you can spare.
Academia meets the real world
We make sure you get a good mix of classroom work and practical sessions. One day you might be learning about operations in a lecture, the next you might be on a tour of a kitchen with the head chef. There are plenty of opportunities to learn practical skills, take our food product development lab, for example. Here you’ll learn all about menus, food waste and sustainability, and the cost implications of homegrown vs bought-in products.
Since this course has an international focus, you can study a language as one of your option units throughout each year with us. You’ll also be able to choose from other options in hospitality and tourism to help you personalise the course around your own interests and career goals.
After your second year, you can choose to go straight on to final year or go on a placement. We have great links with local organisations, and we can help you find opportunities all over the world. We’ll also support you throughout your time with the business.
Your final year research project is a chance to really show off your expertise and specialise in a subject. You can choose your own topic or base it on something you discovered on your placement.
ACCREDITATIONS, AWARDS AND ENDORSEMENTS
AccreditationAssociation to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Our business school is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. This means we are internationally recognised for meeting global standards of excellence in business and management education.
Endorsement
Business School Impact System (BSIS)
The BSIS scheme is designed to determine the extent and nature of a business school’s impact upon its local environment. BSIS has given us the tools to capture the enormous added value and impact that our business school brings to businesses and communities.
Accreditation
EFMD Quality Improvement System
Our business school holds the EQUIS accreditation – a leading international system of quality assessment, improvement and accreditation of higher education institutions in management and business administration. By attending an EQUIS accredited institution, students can be confident they are part of a high quality institution.
BIIAB
We’re approved to administer British Institute of Innkeeping Awarding Body (BIIAB) qualifications.
CAREER PROSPECTS
A degree in hospitality can lead to a number of graduate schemes and management careers. International hotels are one obvious destination for many hospitality students, and with restaurants, spas, and golf courses there’s lots of variety in a hotel career. But throughout the course you’ll also learn about the range of options in the wider sector. You could think about roles in;
- Hotels
- Contract catering
- Bars, restaurants and entertainment venues
- Events and corporate hospitality
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Training and development
And with the international scope of the course, you’ll have the confidence to look for work anywhere in the world.
Placement options
Our BSc (Hons) International Hospitality Business Management degree offers the chance to spend a year getting a taste of professional life. Opportunities are available worldwide with a wide range of companies, from boutique hotels to five-star deluxe properties, gastro pubs to Michelin star restaurants, and cruise liners to theme parks.
A year out not only gives you the opportunity to develop your core skills and learn about how a business really operates in your industry, but also shows employers that you’re ready to get to work.
The business school Placement Team is ready to help. They offer a wide range of services, including employer presentations, advice and placement fairs. But it’s also up to you – the more proactive you are about applying for placement opportunities, the better.
You will study seven core units (six 15 credit units and one 30 credit unit). Please note that the list of units is indicative and may be subject to change.
Core units
- FOOD PRODUCTION OPERATIONS
- MARKETING FOR TOURISM
- GLOBAL BUSINESS LANDSCAPE
- FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOR MANAGERS
- TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION OR UNI-WIDE LANGUAGE
- HOSPITALITY BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
- INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM
Year 2
You will study seven 15 credit core units. Please note that the list of units is indicative and may be subject to change.
Core units
- INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY PROJECT
- REVENUE MANAGEMENT
- CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN HOSPITALITY, TOURISM AND EVENTS
- RESPONSIBLE HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT
- HOSPITALITY SALES AND MARKETING
- HOSPITALITY BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURSHIP
- PEOPLE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
Year 3
You will study three 15 credit core units and a 30 credit Research Project. Please note that the list of units is indicative and may be subject to change.
Core units
- RESEARCH PROJECT
- MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP IN HOSPITALITY
- INTERNATIONAL STRATEGIC HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT
- HOSPITALITY CROSS-CULTURAL MANAGEMENT
* Scholarships available for international students.
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